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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk To STC Five-blade Composite Props for KA350

Option offered as part of company’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade
Aircraft

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Textron Aviation Offers Starlink Systems on Citation X

System includes an electronically steered antenna, power supply, and router
Engines

GE Catalyst Turboprop Engine Gets FAA Nod

Powerplant is 18% more fuel efficient than others in the 1,200- to 1,400-shp class
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Expands Asia Pac MRO Support at Melbourne Base

Enlarged and modernized Australian maintenance facility is set to open in early 2026
Avionics

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity
Aircraft

Canada Gets Its First SkyCourier from Textron Aviation

The utility twin turboprop will be used as a cargo hauler in the Ontario region
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Deliveries Sag Due To Strike Impacts

Backlog climbs to $7.8 billion as customer demand remains strong
Engines

French Start-up Beyond Aero Gets Backing for Hydrogen Bizjet

No major business aviation OEMs have yet committed to hydrogen propulsion
Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Certified by Transport Canada

Air Bravo purchased the freighter version of the twin-turboprop